Junior Procurement Specialist
About the job
- A bachelor's degree or similar academic credential.
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics, in any combination.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be based in the Philippines, have reliable internet, and be able to work overlapping hours with U.S. Eastern and West Africa time zones.
- Draft and format solicitation documents, notices, and addenda using MCC templates.
- Track active procurements and prepare the weekly procurement status update in Excel.
- Coordinate bidder communications, clarifications, and electronic submission tools, including Dropbox/Sync, DocuSign, and Zoom/Teams.
- Support evaluation panel logistics, minutes, and report preparation.
- Maintain procurement files and archives for audit.
- Assist with contract administration tracking and Contractor Past Performance Reports.
- MCC/MCA, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, USAID, or other donor-funded procurement experience.
- Familiarity with Philippine Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184/RA 12009) processes.
- Procurement certification or coursework.
About the company
XLA provides government services focused on Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions, and International Program Support. It helps agencies manage entire programs—from planning and engineering to execution and international coordination—through ongoing project management, technical expertise, and tailored support. The company works by aligning customer needs with project resources, managing scope, costs, and deliverables, and ensuring accurate, timely data and reporting to meet contract requirements. XLA differentiates itself through its award-winning track record, global staffing (250 employees worldwide), and its emphasis on meeting evolving government demands with reliable performance and international program capabilities. Its goal is to help government agencies stretch budgets and handle increasing service demand by delivering consistent, well-managed programs and outcomes.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- XLA won a $13M NARA IT security support contract in 2025.
- PrimeRFP shows $53.6M across 83 award actions, led by DOJ.
- New CEO James Vant started April 2026, enabling refreshed go-to-market execution.
What critics are saying
- DOJ contracts dominate 57% of obligations, exposing XLA to one customer.
- Recompetes hit 21 incumbent awards within 24 months, risking revenue churn.
- Halifax-owned XLA must re-energize branding fast or lose larger integrator bids.
What makes XLA unique
- XLA serves federal cybersecurity, analytics, and technical support across 30 years.
- James Vant joined April 7, 2026, bringing Octo and IBM integration experience.
- XLA’s DOJ and NARA relationships create sticky, repeat-business federal revenue.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget